Senior Site/Construction Piping Engineer

Kent; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent is seeking a Senior Site/Construction Piping Engineer to be based in KSA, Eastern Province, handling end-to-end piping and structural construction on site. You will review drawings, prepare CWPs/IWPs, supervise fabrication, erection, tie-ins, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule compliance with SAES/SAEP and Aramco standards.

Strong field coordination and communication in Arabic/English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Chartered status is preferred.
• Significant experience with construction oil & gas projects (Aramco).
• Experience in fabrication, erection and testing of piping systems and structural works.

Responsibilities

• Technically responsible for a piping/structural work area and supervises CWPs/IWPs and site deliverables.
• Review IFC drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, piping GA drawings, pipe support drawings and structural drawings.
• Mark up redline drawings based on field conditions and approved changes.
• Maintain redline/as-built drawing register and coordinate for formal incorporation into as-built docs.
• Supervise piping spool fabrication, erection, shop/field welding, and tie-ins per isometrics and P&IDs specs.
• Oversee installation of pipe supports, racks and structural steel (platforms, handrails, gratings, ladders).
• Coordinate pipe routing and support locations with structural design to resolve loads and clashes.
• Follow up hydro testing, reinstatement packages and piping system execution.
• Identify discrepancies and raise TQs through proper channels.
• Ensure compliance with Piping Design Procedures and SAES/SAEP and international codes (ASME B31.3, API, AISC).
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections (fit-up, welding, NDT, hydrotest) and NCR closure.
• Participate in Mechanical Completion/pre-commissioning handover activities.

Skills

Piping coordination

Site supervision

Arabic/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Kent is Looking for Senior Site/Construction Piping Engineer, to be based in KSA, Eastern province.

( Full-Time, 48 hours per week )

The candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of the piping and structural construction scope at site from engineering drawing review and redline markup, through preparation of Construction Work Packages (CWPs) and Installation Work Packages (IWPs), to the physical fabrication, erection and tie-in of piping systems, and supervision of structural steel works supporting the piping scope (pipe racks, pipe supports, platforms, rundown tank structural). The role ensures that all piping and structural activities are executed safely, to the required quality, and in line with the project schedule, approved drawings, specifications and applicable Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards and Procedures (SAES / SAEP).

Details / responsibilities:

• Technically responsible for an area of piping/structural work and supervises preparation of Construction/Installation Work Packages (CWPs/IWPs) and site deliverables.
• Review IFC drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, piping GA drawings, pipe support drawings and structural drawings.
• Mark up redline drawings based on actual field conditions, approved field changes and site deviations.
• Maintain the redline/as-built drawing register and coordinate with the document control/engineering team for formal incorporation into as-built documentation.
• Supervise piping spool fabrication, erection, shop/field welding, and flanged/welded tie-ins in accordance with approved isometrics, Tie-in list, and P&IDs specifications.
• Oversee installation of pipe supports, pipe racks and associated structural steel (platforms, handrails, gratings, ladders) supporting the piping scope.
• Coordinate pipe routing and support locations with the structural design and existing piping/structural to ensure loads, stress and clash issues are resolved prior to fabrication/erection.
• Follow up with hydro testing, and reinstatement packages and execution of piping systems.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and divergences from approved drawings/design intent, and raise them as Technical Queries (TQs) through the proper technical channel.
• Work to the requirements of the applicable project Piping Design Procedures and Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards and international standards such as ASME, API, and AISC.
• Ensure compliance with Kent’s ISO accredited QMS and project specific procedures, guides and standards
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspection requests (fit-up, welding, NDT, hydrotest), hold points and close out of non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Participate and support Mechanical Completion/pre-commissioning handover activities.
• In consultation with the Construction Manager, takes responsibility for identifying own development needs and ensuring agreed development goals are met
• Performs related duties as and when instructed

Qualifications:

• Typically holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Chartered status is preferred
• Significant related experience of working for construction organizations in the oil and gas industry (Aramco Projects).
• Experience in the fabrication, erection and testing of piping systems and structural works in EPC/LSTK and brownfield site environments.
• Exposure to site construction, mechanical completion and pre-commissioning support in EPC/LSTK projects.
• Knowledge of applicable international and industry specifications, standards and codes (ASME B31.3, API, AISC)
• Knowledge of safety and quality procedures and best practice.
• Excellent coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills.
• Good communication skills in Arabic/ and English.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.